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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.74 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.74 and 97.49 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.74 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.74 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.74 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 18,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,985.45/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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